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Pay less with Azure

Azure vs. AWS cost comparison

Compare the costs of running Windows Server virtual machines (VMs):

Other cloud service providers may claim to have similar savings to the Azure Hybrid Benefit, but you’ll need to repurchase your Windows Server license on those clouds. And only Azure offers free extended security updates for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2.

Extended security updates cost is based on Windows Server Standard open NL ERP pricing in USD.

Compare SQL Server running as a PaaS service:

Only Azure offers savings across both platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) for SQL Server. With the Azure Hybrid Benefit, you can use existing licenses with Software Assurance to pay a reduced rate on Azure SQL Database (PaaS). This is not included in SQL Server license mobility rights for other clouds.

Compare SQL Server running on a virtual machine (IaaS):

Only Azure offers savings across both platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) for SQL Server. With the Azure Hybrid Benefit, there is no need to repurchase software licenses—use existing licenses with Software Assurance to save on Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS).

With the Azure Hybrid Benefit, you pay only the reduced compute rate (SUSE Linux Enterprise Basic rate) for the Windows Server VM. You’ll need to repurchase Windows Server on other clouds. And only Azure offers free extended security updates for SQL Server and Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2.

Extended security updates cost is based on Windows Server Standard and SQL Server Standard open NL ERP pricing in USD.

*Prices are as of October 24, 2018 and subject to change. Actual regional pricing and program discounts may apply. Actual savings may vary based on region, instance size, and performance tier. Savings exclude Software Assurance costs, which may vary based on Volume Licensing agreement. Contact your sales representative for more information.

See how customers are saving with Azure

"Azure Hybrid Benefit is very important to us for controlling our cost for our long-running, 24/7/365 applications. Through the use of Azure Hybrid Benefit, we'll be able to reduce our overall costs by up to 82 percent."